Pena Garces said: “NASSA will be a very difficult place to go especially after we have beaten them in the cup final.

“And they have added a new player to their roster since then in Byron Richards, who has had an impact since arriving.

“NASSA is a tough team to play on any day because they have a lot of weapons that we are all too familiar with and I am sure they will be wanting to beat us after the cup final so preparation for this game is key.”

He added: “Bradford will also be a difficult opponent for us.

“When we played them away it was a bad game and they really played well and out-rebounded us, so we will have to make sure we match them well in this area. Their American pairing of Dan Foley and Chris McGrew complement the team that coach Mellor has assembled, which has a lot of experience especially with Vance Silcott, Carl Pearson and Rihards Sulcs.”

Rockets go into this weekend’s double header with some better injury and availability news.

Recent signing Siman Stewart, who missed last weekend’s win against Tees Valley Mohawks due to being trophy-tied, is available for selection.

Centre Cristian Garcia Laya showed no side effects from a calf injury that kept him out of action prior to last weekend.

The Spaniard returned to action and looks set to feature again.

Rockets will also be boosted by the form of under-18 guard Liam Carpenter, who has become a prominent feature in the team over recent weeks and he will be available for both games as well.

His junior team counterparts of Matt Davis, George Emms, and Ben Seipt will be available for tomorrow’s trip to London.

However, all will be on under-18 duty on Sunday as their team looks to secure a place in the post season.